Better Together with Ntombi M

Makhosini Henry Xaba, famously known as Joe Nina, is a legendary South African musician, songwriter, producer and one of the influential voices who have helped shape the country’s musical landscape.

With a career spanning decades, Joe Nina has created music that has become part of the soundtrack of South African life, connecting generations through sound, memory and nostalgia.

Today, he joins us as he breathes new life into one of his musical classics with a new version of “Sbale,” featuring the great Professor.

Colleen McAusland is an award-winning boxing manager and the founder of McAusland Boxing, where she works to develop champions and create opportunities for women in the sport.
 
She is also a strong advocate for equality and against gender-based violence and has established a safe housing initiative for aspiring boxers.
 
Colleen is a finalist at the 2026 gsport Awards in the Woman of the Year category - an award recognising women who are making a significant contribution to the growth of sport in South Africa, breaking boundaries and opening doors for other women.

Lara van Niekerk is a South African swimming star who has excelled at an international level and is a finalist for the gsport Athlete of the Year award.

In April 2026, she achieved a legendary “golden hat-trick,” winning the 50m, 100m and 200m breaststroke national titles - solidifying her status as a global top-five aquatics powerhouse.

Readings with Thembi Mabena

Have you ever been in a situation where you would actually understand if your partner decided they no longer want to be in a relationship with you?

This week, 1-7 August, marks World Breastfeeding Week, a global campaign highlighting the importance of breastfeeding and the support mothers need to make informed choices about feeding their babies.

From how breast milk changes as a baby grows to challenges around latching and milk supply, we’re unpacking what parents need to know with Paediatrician, Dr Nokukhanya Khanyile-Lenake.

Rita “MaZwane” Zwane is a trailblazing entrepreneur and the pioneering force behind Imbizo Shisanyama, famously known as Busy Corner.
 
From starting with a small container in Tembisa in 1997, she helped transform shisanyama into a thriving township industry while championing African culture, entrepreneurship and economic empowerment.
 
Today, we celebrate her remarkable journey of breaking barriers, building a legacy and proving that world-class businesses can be built from the township.

What is that one thing you are particular about?

My manager promised me via WhatsApp that I would be offered a permanent position after completing my two-year internship; I was not given the position.

Can we talk about the toxic nature of corporate South Africa, well at least in some companies; 2 months ago I spent 21 days at a mental health institution because of work.